What is the cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Essen?

The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 766 km. The road distance is 686.1 km.

How do I travel from Aarhus to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €170 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Aarhus to Essen?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Aarhus to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen bus from?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen train from?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Essen?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen bus arrive?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen train arrive?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Essen is 686 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Aarhus to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aarhus to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Aarhus to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Aarhus to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 4m
€175–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
10h 31m
€51–85
Drive 686.1 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Essencar 686.1 km
5h 50m
€121–175
Fly from Aarhus Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 14m
€121–335
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 17m
€152–376
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 34m
€152–286
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
6h 12m
€179–245
Train to Billund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 19m
€128–328
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 42m
€186–380

Aarhus to Essen by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.7 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 10h 31m.

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